Director, Product Operations (Hybrid, Reston, VA or Malvern, PA)

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Ellucian
Reston, VA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Unlock Learning for All:

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success.  We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries.  We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity:

Ellucian is seeking Director, Product Operations to join the Product and Technology organization. As the Director, Product Operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of Product operations.  Individual should have a strong background in Ellucian processes, solutions and tooling. This person will be tasked with leading our Ops Controlling, Ops Release Management, and Systems & Quality teams. This role will report to the VP of Strategy and Operations and will work closely with the engineering, product management and cloud teams to ensure customer and product success.

Where you will make an impact

Serve as a trusted strategic business partner for Product and Technology leadership

Lead efforts to produce all Product ops data and analytics for board, QBR, and other reporting as needed

Increase productivity across Product org through robust reporting and improved transparency to key activities

Ensure appropriate staged gates for development to drive improved consistency and quality outcomes across all solutions

Establish process to track and manage R&D resource allocations, as well as associated investments across portfolio

Develop framework and reporting to improve transparency to resource allocations and overall Product investments

Drive adherence to system standards to ensure accuracy of reporting and progress

Ensure appropriate and effective process around Product go-to-market activities and associated corporate enablement

Lead regular key process reviews to ensure they work optimally and are driving intended outcomes

Lead Product content management to ensure appropriate documentation and standards

Ensure current and new tooling across Product organization are providing value and driving intended outcomes, including the rollout of SPM

Ensure consistency of Product data across our systems of record

Represent Product on governance and other steercos as appropriate

Set the direction of the Ops Controller, Ops Release Management, and Systems & Quality team

What you will bring

10+ years of progressive engineering and/or program management experience, management experience preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud and SaaS business strategies and operational models

Experience working with stakeholders to drive business outcomes

Demonstrated problem solver who can navigate ambiguity to get to the appropriate solution

Attention to detail and commitment to driving the best results for our business

Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal Strong knowledge of ServiceNow

Experience setting objectives and leading teams towards achieving goals

Self-motivated and self-starting with a desire to learn and drive growth and change

What makes #Ellucianlife:

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision 

Flexible time off 

Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests

401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future

Parental Leave

5 charitable days to support the community that supports us

Telemedicine

WellnessHeadspace Care (mental health)

Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)

RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver supporq

Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups 

Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

We Foster a learning culture with:Education Assistance Program 

Professional development opportunities

#LI-AC1

#LI-HYBRID

Reference: 202541704

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Director, Product Operations (Hybrid, Reston, VA or Malvern, PA)

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Ellucian

Reston, VA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Unlock Learning for All:

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission - power education so institutions can empower student success.  We are the global market leader in EdTech for higher education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50 countries.  We are dedicated to helping higher education unlock learning for all by providing solutions that support the entire student lifecycle and deliver insights needed now and into the future.

We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.

About the Opportunity:

Ellucian is seeking Director, Product Operations to join the Product and Technology organization. As the Director, Product Operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of Product operations.  Individual should have a strong background in Ellucian processes, solutions and tooling. This person will be tasked with leading our Ops Controlling, Ops Release Management, and Systems & Quality teams. This role will report to the VP of Strategy and Operations and will work closely with the engineering, product management and cloud teams to ensure customer and product success.

Where you will make an impact

Serve as a trusted strategic business partner for Product and Technology leadership

Lead efforts to produce all Product ops data and analytics for board, QBR, and other reporting as needed

Increase productivity across Product org through robust reporting and improved transparency to key activities

Ensure appropriate staged gates for development to drive improved consistency and quality outcomes across all solutions

Establish process to track and manage R&D resource allocations, as well as associated investments across portfolio

Develop framework and reporting to improve transparency to resource allocations and overall Product investments

Drive adherence to system standards to ensure accuracy of reporting and progress

Ensure appropriate and effective process around Product go-to-market activities and associated corporate enablement

Lead regular key process reviews to ensure they work optimally and are driving intended outcomes

Lead Product content management to ensure appropriate documentation and standards

Ensure current and new tooling across Product organization are providing value and driving intended outcomes, including the rollout of SPM

Ensure consistency of Product data across our systems of record

Represent Product on governance and other steercos as appropriate

Set the direction of the Ops Controller, Ops Release Management, and Systems & Quality team

What you will bring

10+ years of progressive engineering and/or program management experience, management experience preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Cloud and SaaS business strategies and operational models

Experience working with stakeholders to drive business outcomes

Demonstrated problem solver who can navigate ambiguity to get to the appropriate solution

Attention to detail and commitment to driving the best results for our business

Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal Strong knowledge of ServiceNow

Experience setting objectives and leading teams towards achieving goals

Self-motivated and self-starting with a desire to learn and drive growth and change

What makes #Ellucianlife:

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision 

Flexible time off 

Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests

401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future

Parental Leave

5 charitable days to support the community that supports us

Telemedicine

WellnessHeadspace Care (mental health)

Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)

RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver supporq

Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups 

Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team

We Foster a learning culture with:Education Assistance Program 

Professional development opportunities

#LI-AC1

#LI-HYBRID

Reference: 202541704

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